Speed Racer (2008)
Let's take a trip down memory lane shall we? Based on the 1960's Japanese anime of the same name, " Speed Racer", now gets a live action motion picture of its very own. This movie helmed by The Wachowski Brothers, makers of the "Matrix", comes a similarly assembled feature. In regards to the visuals and approach that is. 2008's " Speed Racer" , is a fun and entertaining film, but it suffers heavily on color schemes and overblown CGI. Aside from that, the film is actually quite interesting. The directors use flashbacks and fast motion camera feels to the film. Adding a unique spin on creating a film like this. I do have to say, the flashbacks and fast forwards get very annoying after awhile. On the other hand, the acting is not perfect, but the story however gets the acting more in line with things going on. Some of the most memorable pieces of this film was indeed its visuals. But also the action and score. The action is up there in the...